Award-winning original fiction for English language learners. At seven levels, from Beginner to Advanced, this impressive selection of carefully assigned readers offers exciting stories tailored to each student's level. A young man appears at the door and seems to be the answer to Marina's wishes. She and her husband, Tom, have moved from London to a quiet village, and Marina is bored with her life, which seems to consist of nothing but household chores. One day, she expresses a wish for someone to help with the ironing, and the "ironing man" appears. He not only helps Marina with her homework but also helps Tom realize how important Marina is to him. Available only in paperback. Also available with audio CDs including the complete text recordings from the book.